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StAlbans Week

21 - 29 April 2018 Programme of Events

2018

Across the district – St Albans, Harpenden and the villages

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Welcome to the third year of SuStAinable StAlbans Week: 21 – 29 April 2018. This award-winning week showcases the fantastic people and projects helping to create a more environmentally sustainable future across St Albans, Harpenden and the villages.

We have an exciting programme of 100+ events and activities – all organised by local community groups, businesses, schools and faith groups.

Most events are completely free. Have fun, do something practical, learn something new. Exchange ideas, make fresh connections.

There’s so much choice on offer! Visit an allotment site, take children on a nature safari, or see an environmental film. Hear a former Transport Minister on the revolution in transport systems, get a discount on reusable coffee cups or win prizes for shopping local. Where else can you choose between vegan cooking, getting your kettle repaired, discussing sustainable housing, and refreshing your wardrobe with a swishing session?!

Bring the kids to HeronWatch or story-telling. Join a family-friendly walk in Sandridge or a community litter pick. Join in with the #plasticfree picnic or let them pick a free book at the Children’s Book Swap.

The Week launches on Sat 21st April with Our Planet – Our Future: an inspiring afternoon of short talks on living sustainably, with art, poetry, and an evening reception with local food and drink.

It wraps up on Sunday 29th April with the Know How Festival – a fun, practical day of skills, like bike repairs and composting, plus info on all sorts of environmental changes you can make. Plus music, kids’ activities, short films and food.

So, open the programme, choose some events and put them in your diary.

SuStAinable StAlbans Week team

Events falling under the banner of Sustainability are broad and varied. Some of them may be controversial. The views expressed at these events may not be those of the organisers of SuStAinable StAlbans Week. Please check accessible access with the event organiser.Unless otherwise stated, all events are free and do not require booking.

www.sustainablestalbans.org

Tickets £15. Concessions available. Book: ourplanet2018.eventbrite.co.uk

www.sustainablestalbans.org/our-planet-event @OurPlanet2018 @OurPlanet2018

Saturday 21st April LAUNCH EVENT

Rothamsted Research, Harpenden AL5 2JQ 1.30pm - 7pm (followed by reception)

Our Planet – Our Future Inspiring Action

Act 1: The power of the pound. Learning with nature. Homes for the future.

Act 2: Money matters. Investing in solutions. The art of the matter. Water! Saving the planet one month at a time.

Act 3: How many? Edible insects. Low carbon woman. Active travel. Inspiring action – you can!

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SATURDAY 21st ApRiL 2018

South Herts CyclistsStart and finish at Morrisons. 244 Hatfield Rd, St Albans AL1 4SU. Meet by the cycle stands. 9.30am - 12.30pm.

FiVE MiLES TO FAbULOUS biKE RiDE Women-only cycle ride – gentle pace. Out all morning, including a coffee stop. FREE!Bring waterproofs. Only cancel if weather is icy or very windy. See website.www.southhertsctc.org.uk/Cycle/five-miles-to-fabulous

Affinity WaterSt Albans Market.9.30am - 4.30pm.

TApCHAT EVENTInteractive stall with information on water saving – what kind of water saver are you? Free give-aways, quiz – come and talk to us about water-saving!FREE!www.affinitywater.co.uk

SAVE Butterfly WorldTrinity United Reformed Church, 1 Beaconsfield Road, St Albans AL1 3RD.10am - 6.30pm.

FROM pENgUiNS TO pOLLiNATORS – THE NATURAL WORLD iN CRiSiSDay of talks by well known wildlife writers; Patrick Barkham, Dave Goulson, Peter Marren, Peter Fretwell (British Arctic Survey), and others. Light refreshments.£15. Book: www.savebutterflyworld.org

Ver Valley SocietyOpposite New Barnes Mill on Cottonmill Lane, St Albans AL1 2HA.10am - 12 noon

HELp TO REViVE THE MiLL STREAM AT NEW bARNES MiLLJoin our volunteers at New Barnes Mill. Help to revive the River Ver by working in and on its banks. You will need Wellingtons!FREE! Event will go ahead even if it rains. Call 01582 794332.www.riverver.co.uk

Harpenden Library27 High Street, Harpenden AL5 2RU.10.30am - 11.30am.

SHAKER pARTY FOR TODDLERSHelp your toddler make a shaker from a single use plastic bottle; and then play along with songs and rhymes!Voluntary donation of £1. 1 ticket is for one adult and one child. Book in person or phone 0300 1234049.www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/libraries.

Saints City TrustJunction of Belmont Hill and Holywell Hill, St Albans AL1 1RD.11am - 12 noon.

HEALTH & HERiTAgE SAiNTS STROLLJoin us for a health walk, encompassing some significant locations in the history of our beloved football club. Participants get reduced entry to match £12 (under 16s £1).FREE!www.saintscitytrust.org.uk

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Rothamsted is celebrating 175 years of leaps in science and discovery in 2018. Join us for this special family weekend.

Free and open to all

Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2JQ Sensational Science Demos - Intriguing Exhibits - Wonder Trails - Tractor Rides

Debates & Talks - Future Farming - Cream Teas at the Manor and much more!

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SS Alban & Stephen RC Church14 Beaconsfield Road, St Albans AL1 3RB.11am - 2pm.

EASY bREAD MAKiNg FOR ALLBread-making for beginners. No experience needed. All materials provided, bring a mixing bowl, apron & measuring jug if possible. Tea & biscuits.FREE! Donations welcome.www.albanstephen.comBook: [email protected] up to Weds 18th April, 2018.

RSPB St AlbansCorner of Verulamium Lake nearest to The Fighting Cocks public house AL3 4HG.11am - 3pm.

HERONWATCH 2018Drop in to HeronWatch 2018 to use our telescopes and watch the nesting Grey Herons at Verulamium Lake.It will go ahead even if it is raining. Call 07855 984735.FREE!ww2.rspb.org.uk/groups/stalbans

CND St AlbansOutside Nationwide, St Albans11am - 1pm.

A WORLD WiTHOUT NUCLEAR WEApONS-STALLCome and talk to us about what we can do together to bring about a healthier and happier nuclear free world: CND local campaign.FREE!www. stalbanscnd.wordpress.com

Sustainable StAlbans WeekRothamsted Conf. Centre, Harpenden AL5 2JQ. 1.30pm - 7pm. (Reception until 8.30pm).

OUR pLANET – OUR FUTURE TALKS TO iNSpiRE ACTiONGet informed, get inspired at the launch event of SustWeek18. Short inspirational talks on sustainable living, plus poetry and performances. Followed by reception with drinks and refreshments. £15 – Concessions available.Book: ourplanet2018.eventbrite.co.uk

Baha’i FaithQuaker Meeting House, 12 Southdown Road, Harpenden AL5 1PD.1.30pm - 3pm.

SpiRiTUAL WALK WiTH ARTS AND CRAFTSIntroduction, then a 10 minute walk to find inspiration for expressing ideas with arts and crafts, to value yourself and the environment. Free light refreshments.FREE!www.hertfordshirebahai.org

Mile House Little Free Library5 Mile House Lane, St Albans AL1 1TH.2pm - 3pm.

gRAND OpENiNg OF THE MiLE HOUSE LiTTLE FREE LibRARYOpening Ceremony of the first ‘Little Free Library’ in St Albans located on our front garden wall: 'Take a book, return a book'. Bring a book to donate! FREE!www.littlefreelibrary.org

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Rothamsted is celebrating 175 years of leaps in science and discovery in 2018. Join us for this special family weekend.

Free and open to all

Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2JQ Sensational Science Demos - Intriguing Exhibits - Wonder Trails - Tractor Rides

Debates & Talks - Future Farming - Cream Teas at the Manor and much more!

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East Harpenden Gardening Club (EHGC)Riverside allotments, Harpenden AL5 4XT.Drop in 2pm - 5pm.

ALLOTMENT OpEN DAYCome and see what fun you can have with an allotment. Talk to plot holders, get growing tips, learn about the health benefits, enjoy the scenery and wildlife. Come and grow with us. Entrance near the junction of Coldharbour Lane and Station Road (by the bridge). FREE!www.ehgc.org

St Albans City Football ClubClarence Park Stadium, York Road, St Albans AL1 4PL3pm - 4.45pm.

HEALTHY & ACTiVE LiFESTYLES CAMpAigNCome along to our final home match of the season – learn about our Healthy & Active Lifestyles campaign for children & young people. For cheaper entry, collect a voucher from the Club office Mon - Fri 9am - 4.30pm, quoting Sustainable StAlbans.www.stalbanscityfc.com




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Sandridge Parish CouncilMeet at Heartwood car park Nearest postcode – AL4 9DQ.10am - 12 noon.

ANCiENT WOODLAND TO THE pUDDiNg STONE WALKJoin us for a four mile walk on Nomansland, from Heartwood car park to the Puddingstone and back.FREE!Will go ahead unless torrential rain. If in doubt phone Neil on the day on 07733 326232. www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk

HSBC UK Breeze by British CyclingSt Albans Retail Park, Griffiths Way, St Albans AL1 2RJ.10am - 1pm.

bREEzE MELLOW YELLOWS – biKE RiDEWe are going to Hatfield House and back following an old railway link so there are no hills :) We colour code rides to help you choose. Mellow Yellow rides are 10 - 15 miles and 7 - 8mph. FREE!Women only. Full details when you book. Booking essential.www.letsride.co.uk/rides/breeze-mellow-yellows-st-albans-1

CDA HertsCommunity Garden St Albans, Hixberry Lane, St Albans AL4 0TZ (on same Lane as Earthworks).Drop in 10am - 2.30pm.

CREATE A bUTTERFLY/bEE HAVENCome and help create a mini butterfly and bee friendly space with wild flowers and shrubs. CDA Herts in partnership with FoodSmiles, HERTBEATS and St Albans Beekeepers. FREE!Book: email [email protected]: Kate Belinis on 07940 111047.www.cdaherts.org.uk

Cottonmill & Nunnery Allotment AssociationCottonmill Lane, (next to Sub Aqua Club), St Albans AL1 1HJ.11am - 2.30pm. Tours on the hour.

ALLOTMENT OpEN DAYCome and see what goes on down at the plots. Talk to plot holders about growing your own food – get ideas for your garden or find out how to get a plot for yourself.FREE!Will go ahead in light rain. Contact number 07939 260980.www.stalbansallotments.co.uk

RSPB St AlbansCorner of Verulamium Lake nearest to The Fighting Cocks public house. St Albans AL3 4HG.11am - 3pm.


Plastic Free St Albans and Highfield Park TrustHighfield Park behind YMCA Gym, 59 Russet Drive, St Albans AL4 0DB.12 noon - 2pm.

pLASTiC FREE COMMUNiTY piCNiCWe’re launching Plastic Free St Albans with a community picnic. Includes Story Tent for children. Everyone welcome – bring your own picnic using as little plastic as possible.If rainy check @plasticfreestaFREE!www.plasticfreestalbans.org.uk

SUNDAY 22nd ApRiL 2018


Dagnall Street Baptist ChurchMeet at public car park by St Peter’s Church, London Colney AL2 1QA.1pm - 3pm.

CHURCH HEALTH WALKJoin us for a health walk, encompassing some beautiful locations in the local area. Approx 3 mile walk, open to all. Under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.FREE!www.dsbc.org.uk

FoodSmiles St AlbansIncredible Edible Civic Centre Garden, St Albans AL1 3LD.Drop in 1pm - 4pm.

COME AND gROW!Help sow and plant veggies-for-all in this community food garden. All welcome – no experience necessary.FREE!If rainy, check @FoodSmilesStA or contactwww.foodsmilesstalbans.org.uk07941 954530 on the day.

the green kitchen veggie cafe419 Hatfield Road, St Albans AL4 0XP.4pm - 6pm.

COOK VEgAN! AN iNTRODUCTiONCome along and learn how to cook some tasty plant based dishes. Meat-free, dairy-free and egg-free meals. Demonstration and tastings of sweet and savoury dishes.£2. Book in advance: 01727 753661.www.the-green-kitchen.co.uk

The Odyssey Cinema166 London Road, St Albans AL1 1PQ.8pm - 10.15pm.

'pLASTiC OCEAN' – FiLM AND pANEL DiSCUSSiONLaunch event for Plastic Free St Albans. Described by David Attenborough as “one of the most important films of our time”. This ground-breaking documentary lays bare the astonishing extent of plastics in our oceans. £5 - £8.50.Tel: 01727 453088. www.odysseypictures.co.uk

SUNDAY 22nd ApRiL 2018

Plastic Free St Albans Launch Events

Sunday 22 April Come and see how you can help

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★ Join the #plasticfree Community Picnic at Highfield Park

★ See ‘A Plastic Ocean’ film and panel discussion at The Odyssey

★ All Week take plastic milk bottle tops to LUSH St Albans for recycling


BRE Trust was created in 1997 to oversee the BRE Group. By providing funding for new research and education programmes in the built environment, we strive to meet our BRE Group goal of

‘Building a Better World Together’

We are proud to support Sustainable St Albans Week, encourage and energise the local people to take steps towards environmental sustainability, and to make positive changes in people’s health, lifestyle and well-being.

www.bregroup.com/bretrust Twitter: @TheBRETrust

MONDAY 23rd ApRiL 2018

RSPB St AlbansMeet outside ‘The Gate’, Station Road, Bricket Wood AL2 3PW.9.30 am - 12.30pm. Optional pub lunch after.

MORNiNg WALK TO COLNE VALLEY AND bRiCKET WOODThis walk takes in the confluence of the Colne and Ver rivers. We should see spring migrants and woodland birds.It will go ahead even if it is raining. Call 07512 704744.FREE! – but suggested voluntary donation of £1.Book: www.rspbwalk2304.eventbrite.co.uk

Harpenden Town Council in partnership with Herts and Middlesex Wildlife TrustHarpenden Common.11am - 1pm.

gUiDED WALK OF HARpENDEN COMMONLearn about Harpenden Common, its wildlife, conservation approach, history and plans for the future. Booking essential.Walk should still go ahead unless weather is severe. Full details when booking.FREE!Book: www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-on

BRE and Look! St AlbansBRE Watford, Bucknalls Lane, Watford WD25 9XX.12.45pm - 3.30pm.

iNNOVATiONS iN NEW HOMESInsight from BRE’s Innovation Park into the latest sustainable home design and construction, and the value of community engagement. Self guided tour and talks from BRE and Look! St Albans. FREE!www.bregroup.com Book: www.ipark.bre.co.uk/contact-us

Citizens Advice St Albans DistrictThe Hub, Civic Centre, St Peter Street, St Albans AL1 3JE.Drop in 1pm - 4pm.

SAVE MONEY ON ENERgYGet information and advice from your Citizen Advice on how to cut your energy billsFREE!www.castad.org.uk

Harpenden Town Council in partnership with Herts and Middlesex Wildlife TrustBatford Springs Nature Reserve. 4pm - 5.30pm.

AFTER SCHOOL SAFARi AT bATFORD SpRiNgS NATURE RESERVEAfter school safari for children, walking around Batford Springs Nature Reserve.Booking essential. Full details when booking. Walk should still go ahead unless weather is severe. FREE!Book: www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-on

Marlborough Road Methodist ChurchMarlborough Road, St Albans AL1 3XQ.7.30pm - 9pm.

DEVELOpiNg AN ECO CHURCHA sustainable environment is a central issue for many people of faith. This event explores what can be done to make our places of worship more environmentally friendly.FREE!www.mrmc.org.uk


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Veolia UK LtdConcourse, High Street, Harpenden.10am - 4pm.

MEET MUNCH THE RECYCLiNg LORRYMunch the Lorry will be on tour – in Harpenden today – encouraging children and their parents to put the right thing in the right bin. Come and meet Munch! Get information on recycling. FREE!www.veolia.co.uk

St Albans City & District CouncilMeet at Bricket Wood Station, Bricket Wood, St Albans AL2 3PQ.10.30am - 12.30pm.

SUSTAiNAbLE TREES – bRiCKET WOOD COMMONBricket Wood Common has a wealth of woodland and wildlife. Join St Albans Council’s Trees and Landscape team to explore how these natural assets are cared for. Gentle 2 mile stroll.In the event of bad weather the walk will be cancelled; the walk leader will be at the meeting point for information. FREE!

Story Tent at TrestleTrestle Arts Base, Russet Drive, St Albans AL4 OJQ.1.30pm - 2.30pm & 4pm - 5pm.

STORY TENT AND TEA TiME TALESA fun filled hour of interactive storytelling and craft with Kathryn Holt; telling a traditional tale: theme of reusing and passing skills from one generation to the next.£6. For idea of numbers, leave message on Story Tent at Trestle Facebook page or text 0775 866 7624. www.trestle.org.uk/participate/classes-workshops/story-tent

Community Central St AlbansCommunity Central, Council Offices, St Peter Street, St Albans AL1 3JE.4pm - 5.30pm.

gREEN gRANTSFind out where to get green grants for your environmental project – aimed at community groups, PTAs, schools, charities, social enterprises.FREE!www.communitycentral.org.ukBook: [email protected]

Trinity United Reformed ChurchBeaconsfield Road, St Albans AL1 3RD.7.30pm - 9.30pm. Doors open 7.15pm.

SUSTAiNAbLE MONEY: CLiMATE RiSK AND iNVESTMENTPowerful insights into climate risk, green finance, and how money and fossil fuels intertwine. Expert speakers from CCLA, S&P Global and Christian Aid’s Big Shift campaign.FREE! Parking is limited; station car park nearby (pay fee).www.trinitystalbans.org.uk

Herts and Middlesex Wildlife TrustMarshalswick Community Centre, 481 The Ridgeway, St Albans AL4 9TX.7.30pm - 9pm.

CLiMATE CHANgE AND bRiTiSH WiLDLiFEA talk for adults exploring how climate change affects some of our favourite wildlife. Featuring case studies of insects, amphibians, mammals and marine organisms.FREE – Donations welcome.Book: www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-on

TUESDAY 24th ApRiL 2018


John O’ Conner (GM) LtdSt Michaels Car Park, Verulamium Park AL3 4SW.10am - 12 noon and 2pm - 4pm.

LiFE AND LAND iN VERULAMiUM pARKGuided tour of Verulamium Park discussing Roman history, history of the park, flora, fauna, ecotones and bio-diversity.Rain? Wrap up or get wet! Walks will still go ahead.FREE!www.johnoconner.co.uk

National Energy Foundation (together with HertsHelp)St Albans Market.9am - 4.30pm.

HERTFORDSHiRE WARMER HOMES SCHEMEYou may be entitled to free/discounted home energy improvements at Hertfordshire Warmer Homes Scheme. Talk to us or contact [email protected] or 0300 123 4044.FREE!www.nef.org.uk

AgrivertNorth London AD, Coursers Farm, Coursers Road, Colney Heath AL4 0PG.10.30am - 11.30pm.

TOUR OF THE AgRiVERT ANAERObiC DigESTiON FACiLiTYDiscover what happens to your food waste after it is collected from the kerbside. Booking essential, parking limited. Sturdy footwear advisable. FREE! Call: 01727 819466.Booking essential: [email protected]/?s=7223900

Harpenden Library27 High Street, Harpenden AL5 2RU.10.30am - 12 noon.

HARpENDEN LibRARY WALKiNg READiNg gROUp (under 3 miles)Gentle stroll round Rothamsted Park discussing ‘The 100 year-old man who climbed out of the window and disappeared’ by Jonas Jonasson. Refreshments. Donation of £1.Booking is essential. In person or phone: 0300 123 4049. www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/libraries

St Albans LibraryThe Maltings, St Albans AL1 3JQ.10.30am - 11.30am

SHAKER pARTY – FOR TODDLERSHelp your toddler make a shaker and then play along with songs and rhymes! Please bring a single use plastic bottle you would otherwise throw away. (The library will have some too). Donations welcome. 1 ticket is for one adult and one child limited to 30 children and their adults. Book in person or phone 0300 123404. www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/libraries

Story Tent at TrestleTrestle Arts Base, Russet Drive, St Albans AL4 OJQ.10.30am - 11.30am and 1.30pm - 2.30pm.

STORY TENT AND TEA TiME TALESA fun filled hour of interactive storytelling and craft with Kathryn Holt; telling a traditional tale: theme of reusing and passing skills from one generation to the next.£6. For idea of numbers, leave message on Story Tent at Trestle Facebook page or text 0775 866 7624. www.trestle.org.uk/participate/classes-workshops/story-tent

WEDNESDAY 25th ApRiL 2018


Herts Asian Women's AssociationHabiba's garden, CDA Community Gardens, Hixberry Lane, St Albans AL4 0TZ.11am - 2pm.

OpEN HERb gARDEN FOR ASiAN COOKiNgWe will show you what herbs to grow and how to use them in Asian dishes.FREE!Rain – wear suitable outdoor clothing.

Frogmore Paper MillFourdrinier Way, Apsley, Hemel Hempstead HP3 9RY.Pay parking Durrants Hill Road car park HP3 9RG. 1pm - 4pm.

pApER MiLL – FLAT AND WHiTE AND gREEN ALL THROUgHRecycling for over 100 years – see where paper from local schools gets recycled. Paper is fascinating. Join us: guest speakers, papermaking, mill tour. Learn about paper waste.FREE! To book: email [email protected] or call 01442 234600. www.thepapertrail.org.uk

Earthworks, St AlbansHixberry Lane, St Albans AL4 0TZ.5.30pm - 8pm.

OpEN EVENiNg AND pROjECT LAUNCH WiTH SEED AND SEEDLiNg SWApIntroducing our new project supporting communities and developing green spaces. Enjoy our gardens, seed/seedling swap, music and refreshments.FREE!www.earthworksstalbans.co.uk

University of Hertfordshirede Havilland Campus, Hatfield AL10 9EU.6pm - 9pm.

CONNECTiNg TO NATURE THROUgH THE gREAT OUTDOORS – pANEL DiSCUSSiONExpert speakers exploring the role of outdoor activities, from walking and food growing to outdoor learning, and how they can contribute to improved health and happiness.FREE!www.go.herts.ac.uk/events

Inter Faith St AlbansBoard Room, Holywell Lodge, 41 Holywell Hill, St Albans AL1 1HE.7.30pm - 9pm.

'FAiTH: FRiEND OR FOE OF THE ENViRONMENT?'Maintaining a sustainable environment is a faith issue. We will explore the who, what, why, when and how issues of working together on the impact of faith upon the environment.FREE!

St Albans & District Green PartyMarlborough Road Methodist Church Hall, St Albans AL1 3XG.8pm - 10pm.

HOUSiNg FOR ALL – iS THERE A SUSTAiNAbLE WAY?How can we ensure sustainable housing? A panel of expert speakers will outline the problems and some solutions. There will be an opportunity for questions and discussion.FREE!www.sagreens.org.uk

WEDNESDAY 25th ApRiL 2018


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Health and happinessEncouraging active, sociable, meaningful lives to promote good health and well being

Equity and local economyCreating bioregional economies that support equity and diverse local employment and international fair trade

Culture and communityRespecting and reviving local identity, wisdom and culture; encouraging the involvement of people in shaping their community and creating a new culture of sustainability

Land use and wildlifeProtecting and restoring biodiversity and creating new natural habitats through good land use and integration into the built environment

Sustainable waterUsing water efficiently in buildings, farming and manufacturing. Designing to avoid local issues such as flooding , drought and water course pollution

Local and sustainable foodSupporting sustainable and humane farming, promoting access to healthy, low impact, local, seasonal and organic diets and reducing food waste

Sustainable materialsUsing sustainable and healthy products, such as those with low embodied energy, sourced locally, made from renewable or waste resources

Sustainable transportReducing the need to travel, and encouraging low and zero carbon modes of transport to reduce emissions

Zero wasteReducing waste, reusing where possible, and ultimately sending zero waste to landfill

Zero carbonMaking buildings energy efficient and delivering all energy with renewable technologies

What is sustainability anyway?Throughout the programme, we use the One Planet Living framework developed by Bioregional to help illustrate the ten themes of environmental sustainability. Thanks to Bioregional for their permission to use the framework.

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AM Five Miles to Fabulous women-only cycle ride St Albans 5

Day Tapchat market stall event – learn about water, giveaways and quiz ✔ St Albans 5

Day From Penguins to Pollinators – The Natural World in Crisis – day of talks St Albans 5

AM Help to Revive the Mill Stream at New Barnes Mill St Albans 5

AM Shaker Party! Toddler activity at Harpenden Library ✔ Harpenden 5

AM Health and Heritage Saints Stroll ✔ St Albans 5

AM Easy Bread Making for All St Albans 7

Day HeronWatch 2018 at Verulamium Park ✔ St Albans 7

AM A World without Nuclear Weapons – market stall ✔ St Albans 7

PM Our Planet Our Future – talks to Inspire Action – LAUNCH EVENT Harpenden 7

PM Spiritual Walk with Arts and Crafts ✔ Harpenden 7

PM Grand Opening of the Mile House Little Free Library ✔ St Albans 7

PM Allotment Open Day – East Harpenden Gardening Club ✔ Harpenden 8

PM Healthy and Active Lifestyles Campaign ✔ St Albans 8

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AM Ancient Woodland to the Pudding Stone – 4 mile walk ✔ Sandridge 10

AM Breeze Mellow Yellows Bike Ride – 10 miles St Albans 10

DAY Create a Haven for butterflies and bees ✔ St Albans 10

AM/PM Allotment Day – Cottonmill and Nunnery Allotment Association ✔ St Albans 10

DAY HeronWatch 2018 at Verulamium Park ✔ St Albans 10

PM Plastic Free Community Picnic at Highfield Park ✔ St Albans 10

PM Church Health Walk – 3 miles ✔ London Colney 11

PM Come and Grow! – help at the community food garden ✔ St Albans 11

PM Cook Vegan! An introduction St Albans 11

PM A Plastic Ocean – film and discussion at The Odyssey St Albans 11

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DAy 2

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AM RSPB Morning Walk to Colne Valley and Bricket Wood Bricket Wood 13

AM/PM Guided Walk of Harpenden Common Harpenden 13

PM Innovations in New Homes – talks and tour Watford 13

PM Save Money on Energy – Citizens Advice session St Albans 13

PM After School Safari at Batford Springs Nature Reserve ✔ Harpenden 13

PM Developing an Eco Church St Albans 13

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DAY Meet Munch the Recycling Lorry ✔ Harpenden 15

AM Sustainable Trees – Bricket Wood Common – 2 mile walk and talk Bricket Wood 15

PM Story Tent and Tea Time Tales – children’s activity ✔ St Albans 15

PM Green Grants – advice for community groups ✔ St Albans 15

PM Sustainable Money: Climate Risk and Investment – talks St Albans 15

PM Climate Change and British Wildlife – talks St Albans 15

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AM/PM Life and Land in Verulamium Park – guided tour ✔ St Albans 16

AM Hertfordshire Warmer Homes Scheme – market stall ✔ St Albans 16

AM Tour of the Agrivert Anaerobic Digestion (Food Waste Recycling) Facility Colney Heath 16

AM Harpenden Library Walking Reading Group – 3 miles Harpenden 16

AM Shaker Party! Toddler activity at St Albans Library ✔ St Albans 16

AM/PM Story Tent and Tea Time Tales – children’s activity ✔ St Albans 16

AM/PM Open herb garden for Asian cooking ✔ St Albans 17

PM Flat and White and Green All Through – tour/talks at Frogmore Paper Mill ✔ H/Hempstead 17

PM Earthworks Open Evening and New Project Launch with Seed and Seedling Swap ✔ St Albans 17

PM Connecting to Nature through the Great Outdoors – panel discussion Hatfield 17

PM 'Faith: Friend or Foe of the Environment?' – talks St Albans 17

PM Housing for All – is there a sustainable way? – talks St Albans 17

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DAY St Albans: A Sustainable City – market stall ✔ St Albans 23

DAY Every Drop Counts – market stall ✔ St Albans 23

DAY Meet Munch the Recycling Lorry ✔ St Albans 23

PM The Sustainable Built Environment – talks and discussions ✔ St Albans 23

PM Free Woodcraft Folk outdoor taster session – 6 - 9 year olds ✔ Sandridge 23

PM On the Right Track – Norman Baker, talk on transport ✔ St Albans 23

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AM Blazing Blue Bike Sust Week – 25 miles Harpenden 25

AM/PM Sustainable Swish – Clothes Swap ✔ St Albans 25

PM Free Woodcraft Folk outdoor taster session – ages 6 - 15 ✔ Sandridge 25

PM Sustainability Thinking Box – films and discussions St Albans 25

PM ECO Poetry – poetry reading St Albans 25

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AM Fun Cycle Ride to Stanborough Lakes and back – 20 miles St Albans 26

AM Graceful Greens Bike Ride – women only – 20 miles Redbourn 26

DAY Repair and Upcycling Fair ✔ St Albans 26

AM Community Litter Pick in Verulamium Park ✔ St Albans 26


AM/PM Understanding Carbon Capture – a 2 mile guided walk at Heartwood Forest Sandridge 26

PM Wildlife and Conservation at Bricket Wood Common – walk and talk ✔ Bricket Wood 27

PM Organic Food Growing Co-Operative Open Day – FoodSmiles ✔ Harpenden 27

PM Spiritual Walk with Arts and Crafts ✔ St Albans 27

PM Wild about the Common – activities and walks ✔ Colney Heath 27

PM ‘Before the Flood’ – film and feast ✔ St Albans 27

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AM Family Walk – an adventure in nature walking ✔ St Albans 28

DAY Know How Festival – practical skills sessions – CLOSING EVENT ✔ St Albans 28


PM Sale of Home Produce, Books and Recycled Goods ✔ St Albans 28

PM Sopwell Secrets Walks – 3 miles ✔ St Albans 28

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DAY Aylett Nurseries Plastic Pot Amnesty/Coffee for Composting ✔ St Albans 30

AM Sustainable Food Box with Recipe Book – order by 12 noon Monday 23rd April ✔ St Albans 30

DAY Self Guide Tour of BRE Innovation Park Watford 30

DAY Cafe on the Corner's 'Keeping it Local' menu ✔ St Albans 30

DAY 10% off Charlie’s Coffee’s range of reusable coffee cups St Albans 30

DAY Cross Street Centre Café – enjoy a free cookie with your order ✔ St Albans 30

DAY #Refill Discount – bring your own container at Eat Wholefoods St Albans 31

DAY Harpenden Shop Local – independent shopping trail ✔ Harpenden 31

DAY Children’s Book Swap – at Harpenden Oxfam Books ✔ Harpenden 31

DAY Sustainable Activities Book Display – Oxfam Books ✔ St Albans 33

DAY Wake Up and Smell the Waste! – Oxfam reusable coffee cups display ✔ St Albans 33

DAY Living St Albans Photography – display at the Courtyard Cafe ✔ St Albans 33

DAY Recycle Plastic Milk Bottle Tops – with Plastic Free St Albans and Lush ✔ St Albans 33

DAY Save our Bluebells Campaign – and volunteer! ✔ Sandridge 33

DAY Help someone see with your old glasses with 20-20 Eyecare ✔ Harpenden 33

DAY Radio Verulam 92.6 FM - radio shows supporting the week! ✔ District 27


St Albans BIDSt Peter's Street – West side, St Albans AL1 3JE.9am - 4pm.

ST ALbANS: A SUSTAiNAbLE CiTYDrop by at our marquee to find out how you can #lovelocal and support your City’s businesses to flourish sustainably. You may even pick up some discounts and money-saving tips too!FREE!www.stalbansbid.com

Affinity WaterSt Peter's Street - West side, St Albans AL1 3JE.9am - 4pm.

EVERY DROp COUNTS – STALLAs part of creating a more sustainable St Albans, Affinity Water will be along side St Albans BID promoting water efficiency and the new Refill St Albans Campaign.FREE!www.affinitywater.co.uk

Veolia UK LtdSt Peter's Street - West side St Albans AL1 3JE.10am - 4pm.

MEET MUNCH THE RECYCLiNg LORRYMunch the Lorry will be on tour – today in St Albans, encouraging children and their parents to put the right thing in the right bin. Come and meet Munch!FREE!www.veolia.co.uk

AECOMAECOM House, Victoria Street, St Albans AL1 3ER.6pm - 8pm.

THE SUSTAiNAbLE bUiLT ENViRONMENTSpeakers (who live/work in St Albans): Geraint John (St Albans Civic Society), Nicola Gillen (AECOM) and Ant Wilson (AECOM) on architecture, building engineering and interior design for health, sustainability and well being.FREE! Book: [email protected]

St Albans District Woodcraft FolkNomansland Common – meet at Ferrers Lane Car Park AL4 8EJ. 6.15pm - 7.45pm.

FREE WOODCRAFT FOLK OUTDOOR TASTER SESSiONCome and play with the Woodcraft Folk -for children aged 6-9 and their families. All welcome. Arrive 6pm for 6.15pm start. FREE! Email for info and to book your [email protected]

St Albans Liberal DemocratsMarlborough Road Methodist Church, Marlborough Road, St Albans AL1 3XG.7.30pm - 9pm.

ON THE RigHT TRACKMaking transport affordable, enjoyable and environmentally sustainable. Former Lib Dem transport minister Norman Baker talks on the revolution in transport systems. Norman was Managing Director of the solar-powered bus company ‘The Big Lemon’. FREE! Book: www.stalbanslibdems.org.uk/sustainable_stalbans_week

THURSDAY 26th ApRiL 2018


AECOM are delighted to sponsor the Sustainable St Albans Week 2018. As one of the largest employers

in St Albans with over five hundred staff we design, build, finance and operate many built assets

following sustainable principles.

HSBC UK Breeze by British CyclingLeave from Harpenden Cycles, Southdown, Harpenden AL5 1QQ.10am - 2pm.

bLAziNg bLUES biKE SUST WEEKWe are heading along the lanes east of Harpenden, to a favourite chocolate shop! We colour code rides to help you choose. Blazing Blue rides are 20 - 30 miles and 9 - 11mph.Women only. Booking essential. Full details on booking.FREE!www.letsride.co.uk/rides/blazing-blue-does-sust-week

Hertfordshire WasteAware PartnershipPremier Inn, 1 Adelaide Street, St Albans AL3 5BH.Drop off: 11am - 12 noon. Swishing event: 1pm - 4pm.

SUSTAiNAbLE SWiSH – CLOTHES SWApDrop off clothes/accessories to swap 11am - 12 noon; get tokens for items donated; have a coffee/go shopping. Swishing event runs between 1pm - 4pm.FREE!www.bit.ly/2rrgCb9

St Albans District Woodcraft FolkNomansland Common – meet at Ferrers Lane Car Park AL4 8EJ. 6.15pm - 7.45pm.

FREE WOODCRAFT FOLK OUTDOOR TASTER SESSiONCome and play with the Woodcraft Folk – for children and young people in groups aged 6 - 9, 10 - 12 and 13 - 15. Arrive 6pm for 6.15pm start. Email for info and to book your [email protected] www.woodcraft-stalbans.org

Thinking BoxTrinity URC, 1 Beaconsfield Road, St Albans AL1 3RD.7.30pm - 10pm.

SUSTAiNAbiLiTY THiNKiNg bOxGlobal Sustainability Thinking Box – Join us to watch two short films, each followed by facilitated small group and plenary discussions.£3 on the door; £2 concessions. Book: www.meetup.com/ThinkingBox/events/246833338 (max 60).

Ver PoetsSt Michael's Parish Centre next to the church , St Michael’s Street, AL3. 8pm - 10pm.

ECO pOETRYReading poems on Sustainability themes, written by members or selected from anthologies. Please, if you wish, bring your own poem to read, or just come to enjoy some poetry. All welcome.FREE!www.verpoets.co.uk

FRiDAY 27th ApRiL 2018

Details are correct at time of going to press, but please check for updates and to see more events on our website listing www.sustainablestalbans.org

AECOM are delighted to sponsor the Sustainable St Albans Week 2018. As one of the largest employers

in St Albans with over five hundred staff we design, build, finance and operate many built assets

following sustainable principles.


South Herts CyclistsStart/return from Morrisons, 244 Hatfield Road, St Albans AL1 4SU. Meet by the cycle stands.10am - 1pm.

FUN CYCLE RiDE TO STANbOROUgH LAKES AND bACKCircular cycle ride stopping at Stanborough lakes for coffee and return to St Albans. Ride features the Alban Way and the Ayot Greenway. Between 20 - 25 miles. Adults only. FREE!Booking essential: www.letsride.co.uk/rides/fun-cycle-ride-to-stanborough-lakes-and-back; 20 places.

HSBC UK Breeze by British CyclingThe Hub Cafe, The High Street, Redbourn AL3 7LL.10am - 2pm.

gRACEFUL gREENS RiDE FOR SUSTAiNAbLE ST ALbANS WEEKRiding in a highly eco friendly manner around the lovely lanes in the Gaddesden area with the usual delish coffee and cake stop to sustain us! 20 miles, at about 8 - 10 mph. Women Only.FREE! Booking essential: www.letsride.co.uk/rides/graceful-greens-ride-for-sustainable-st-albans-week

St Luke’s ChurchCell Barnes Lane, St Albans AL1 5QJ.10am - 3pm.

REpAiR AND UpCYCLiNg FAiRBring bikes, clothes, jewellery: we’ll help repair them! Displays, quilt making, kid’s crafts, and homemade soup. Donate old furniture for repair/sale by Emmaus.FREE! (But charge for any parts used in the repair).www.saint-lukes.co.uk

St Albans Conservative Association /Cllr. ChiversVerulamium Park.10.30am - 11.30am.

COMMUNiTY LiTTER piCK iN VERULAMiUM pARKCommunity litter pick with Cllr. Jessica Chivers. Bags, glovesand pickers provided. Meet at the top of the causeway (stretch of cycleway/footpath leading from lake), along Roman wall to the King Harry Park entrance. FREE!www.jessicachivers.yourcllr.com



Woodland TrustMeet in the main car park of Heartwood Forest, off the B651, north of Sandridge. Nearest postcode AL4 9DQ.11.30am - 1pm.

UNDERSTANDiNg CARbON CApTURE bY NEW WOODLAND – A gUiDED WALKA 2 mile walk at Heartwood Forest, with waypoint stops to highlight the carbon emission and capture benefit of new woodland compared to agricultural land. Also looking at personal carbon footprint. £5.Book: www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/get-involved/events

SATURDAY 28th ApRiL 2018


John O’ Conner (GM) LtdThe Parish Centre, Station Road, Bricket Wood AL2 2PJ.12.00 noon - 4pm.

WiLDLiFE AND CONSERVATiON AT bRiCKET WOOD COMMONMeet the people that contribute to the conservation of Bricket Wood. Includes Butterfly Walk with expert Malcolm Hull.If weather is unsuitable we will move into the Parish Centre.FREE!www.johnoconner.co.uk

FoodSmiles St AlbansHammonds End Farm, Harpenden AL5 2AY1.30pm - 4pm.

OpEN DAY – ORgANiC FOOD gROWiNg CO-OpERATiVEFree tour, tea and cakes. Meet members who join for organic produce, exercise, fresh air, new skills, social/community interaction. FREE!It will go ahead unless torrential rain. 07813 047463.www.FoodSmilesStAlbans.org.uk

Baha’i FaithFriend's Meeting House, 7 Upper Lattimore Road, St Albans AL1 3UD2pm - 4pm.

SpiRiTUAL WALK WiTH ARTS AND CRAFTSIntroduction, then a 10 minute walk to find inspiration for expressing ideas with arts and crafts, to value yourself and the environment. Free light refreshments.FREE!www.hertfordshirebahai.org

Colney Heath Parish CouncilColney Heath Village Hall, 83 High Street, Colney Heath, St Albans AL4 0NS.2pm - 5pm.

WiLD AbOUT OUR COMMONActivities, exhibitions, walks appreciating the landscape, history and wildlife of Colney Heath Common Local Nature Reserve.FREE! Indoor and outdoor activities will go ahead whatever the weather (except flooding of River Colne!)www.colneyheathparishcouncil.gov.uk/index.html

St.Paul’s Church, St AlbansBlandford Road, St Albans, AL1 4JP.7.30pm - 10pm.

bEFORE THE FLOOD FiLM AND FEASTCome and watch ‘Before the Flood’ presented by National Geographic featuring Leonardo diCaprio and enjoy a sustainable supper while you watch.£4. www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/st-pauls-sustainability-group-16667031211

SATURDAY 28th ApRiL 2018

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SUNDAY 29th ApRiL 2018

Sandridge Parish CouncilJersey Farm Woodland Park. (Meet at Woodland House).10am - 12 noon.

FAMiLY FRiENDLY WALKSpringwise – An adventure in nature watching. Includes a visit to the beehives. To go ahead unless weather severe.FREE! Helpful to let us know if you wish to attend – 01727 831871.www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk

Sustainable StAlbans WeekFleetville Junior School, 228 Hatfield Road, AL1 4LWDrop in 10am - 4pm.

KNOW HOW FESTiVALA one-day festival of skills and info on how to live more sustainably. Electric cars to vegan food! Workshops, films, music kids activities, photo comp prizes.FREE!www.sustainablestalbans.org/get-started/ knowhow-festival



St Albans QuakersThe Quaker Meeting House, 7 Upper Lattimore Road, St Albans AL1 3UD.12.30pm - 1.30pm.

SALE OF HOME pRODUCE, bOOKS AND RECYCLED gOODSHome-made jams, chutneys, local honey, range of books and household items.www.llquakers.org.uk/stalbans/web/

Sopwell Residents AssociationStarting from Sopwell Ruins, Cottonmill Lane, St Albans AL1 2BY.2.30pm - 4.30pm.

SOpWELL SECRETS WALKJoin us for a free guided walk of 3 miles around the green spaces of historic Sopwell. 4 yrs + Must be able to walk. Route goes over grass. If poor weather to check if the event will go ahead call: 01727 840779.FREE!www.sopwell.org.uk

Read on for events that happen all week plus special offers.

CLOSING

EVENT


Sunday 29th April KN W H W FESTiVAL

KNOW HOW to live more sustainably – FREE!Fleetville Junior School, Hatfield Road, AL1 4LW

All day (10am - 4pm). Drop-in – stay as long as you like.

lPractical skills: Home Energy, Grow-your-own, Reducing Plastic, Gardening for Butterflies, Vegan Cooking, Reducing Food Waste, Sewing not Throwing, Composting, Clean Air and more!

lInformation stalls/displays: Saving Water, Solar Panels, Police Security Bike Marking, Recycling and more!

lshort Films on Sustainable Living.

lBike Rides, Simple Bike Maintenance, even a Cycling Smoothie-Maker.

lElectric cars & Electric Bikes: Display.

lFREE Entry, FREE Kids' Activities.

llocal Beer, Food, cake and Music!

lliving st Albans: Photo Competition, Prize-Giving and Display.

Enter from Hatfield Road or come by bike – entrance from the Alban Way.

Aylett Nurseries LtdNorth Orbital Road, St Albans AL2 1DH.Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5.30pm. Sat 8.30am - 5.00pm. Sun 10.30am - 4.30pm.

pLASTiC pOT AMNESTY/COFFEE FOR COMpOSTiNgBring unwanted plastic pots for recycling. Collect a bag of coffee grounds at Dahlia Coffee house – use it for compost, fertiliser, mulch or as a slug deterrent in your garden!FREE!www.aylettnurseries.co.uk

Box LocalOrder by 12 noon Monday 23rd April.Delivered Thursday 26th April

SUSTAiNAbLE FOOD bOx WiTH RECipE bOOKWe are offering our Sustainable box (of local veg, fruit, cheese and eggs) with a free 'Know How' recipe booklet and ingredients for one of the meals in the booklet.£14.www.boxlocalfood.co.uk/product/sustainable-box

BRE Watford Innovation ParkBucknalls Lane, Watford WD25 9XX.Mon - Fri 10am - 3pm.

SELF gUiDE TOUR OF bRE iNNOVATiON pARK Visit a collection of test houses that showcase sustainable building, landscape designs and innovative low carbon materials and technologies. FREE!www.ipark.bre.co.ukBook: Tel 0333 321 8811 or email [email protected]

Camphill Village Trust-Café on the Corner39 Catherine Street, St Albans AL3 5BJ.Tues 10.30am - 4.30pm. Wed - Sat 9am - 4.30pm.

CAFE ON THE CORNER’S ‘KEEpiNg iT LOCAL’ MENU

Week-long menu celebrating local produce from local people. Herbs, vegetables, fruits and eggs from our allotment project Seeds of Nurture. Pop in and try our delicious food!www.cvt.org.uk

Charlie’s Coffee & Company87 London Road, St Albans AL1 1LN.Tues - Fri 11.30am - 4.30pm. Sat 8.30am - 12.30pm.

10% OFF OUR RANgE OF REUSAbLE COFFEE CUpSVisit Charlie’s Coffee Shop all week to see how she keeps her business as sustainable as possible. Present this programme to get 10% off her range of reusable coffee cups.www.charliescoffeeandcompany.co.uk

Cross Street Centre Café St Albans AL3 5EE.Mon - Sat 10am - 2pm. (Not open Sunday).

ENjOY A FREE COOKiE WiTH YOUR ORDEREnjoy a free cookie all week with any order at this not-for-profit community café run by volunteers. All food produced on site.FREE!www.dsbc.org.uk/about-us/cross-street-centre

ALL WEEK 21st – 29th ApRiL 2018



Eat Wholefoods214c Hatfield Road,St Albans AL1 4LW.Tues & Thurs 9.30am - 5pm. Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm.

#REFiLL DiSCOUNT – bRiNg YOUR OWN CONTAiNER10% discount on products bought from the warehouse when you bring your own container. Eat Wholefoods as part of your daily diet.www.eatwholefoods.co.uk

Harpenden Town Council & Shop LocalEntries must be completed and sent to Harpenden Town Council by midnight on 30th April.

SHOp LOCAL HARpENDEN – iNDEpENDENT SHOppiNg TRAiLVisit the shops on our Independent Shopping Trail, collect the stamps and be in with a chance to win a PRIZE DRAW of goodies! See page 9 for more information.FREE!www.harpenden.gov.uk/shoplocal

Harpenden Oxfam Books & Music Shop5 Harding Parade, Station Rd. Harpenden AL5 4SW.Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm. Sun 11am - 3pm.

CHiLDREN’S bOOK SWApExchange rather than buy new: donate a children’s book and take another away for free (max. 5 books).FREE!www.oxfam.org.uk

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Oxfam Books & Music8 - 10 Catherine Street, St Albans AL3 5BX.Mon - Sat 9am - 5.30pm*

SUSTAiNAbLE ACTiViTiES bOOK DiSpLAYBook display on sustainable activities e.g re-cycling, crafting. Sale of cards made from recycled books. We support Fair Trade products and recycle almost everything!

*Closes Mon at 4.30pm.FREE!www.oxfam.org.uk

Oxfam11 Chequer Street, St Albans AL1 3YJ.9.00am - 5pm.

WAKE Up AND SMELL THE WASTE!No excuse for single use coffee cups!Come and view our window display and find out what happens to single use coffee cups and what we as consumers can do to change this.FREE!www.oxfam.org.uk

The Courtyard Café11 Hatfield Road, St Albans AL1 3RR.Tues - Sat 8.30am - 4.30pm.

LiViNg ST ALbANS pHOTOgRApHYEnjoy great tasting home-made food and see some of the shortlisted entries for ‘Living St Albans’ Sustainable StAlbans Week children and young people’s photo competition.FREE!www.courtyardcafestalbans.co.uk

LUSHUnit 2, The Maltings, St. Albans AL1 3HS.Mon - Fri 9.30am - 5.30pm. Sun 11am - 5pm.

RECYCLE pLASTiC MiLK bOTTLE TOpS – WiTH pLASTiC FREE ST ALbANSTake your plastic milk bottle tops only (HDPE plastic) and drop off into the container inside the LUSH St Albans shop. LUSH sends these back to the factory for recycling. Also exchange 5 black LUSH pots for one free face mask. FREE!www.lush.co.uk.

Woodland TrustHeartwood Forest. Timeslots available.Volunteers must apply in advance.

SAVE OUR bLUEbELLS CAMpAigNVolunteer at our bluebell woods in Heartwood Forest. Help visitors understand the importance of bluebells and how to prevent damage – hand out leaflets and talk to visitors. Contact: [email protected]!www.woodlandtrust.org.uk

20-20 Eyecare20 Station Road, Harpenden AL5 4SE.Tues - Fri 9am - 5.30pm.Sat 9am - 4.30pm.

HELp SOMEONE SEE WiTH YOUR OLD gLASSES!Bring in your old unwanted glasses and we will send them to be recycled by Vision Aid Overseas, a charity providing access to affordable eyecare in developing countries.FREE!www.2020eyecare.co.uk


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In addition to public events in this programme, many groups are running events for their own members – see below. Why not do something similar in your group, with friends, or with family?

See our website for ideas: www.sustainablestalbans.org

EvEnts In thE WIdER cOMMunIty

SCHOOLS

Well done to all these schools taking part.

The Abbey C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School: School Garden and Pond regeneration.

Aboyne Lodge School: Sustainable art project – Nurturing Nature.

Alban City School: Nurturing nature.

Beaumont School: Photography Competition 'Living St Albans' and photography display.

Camp Primary & Nursery School: Creating a recipe book from locally or home grown foods or leftovers.

Colney Heath JMI School: Art Competition.

Crabtree Infants' School: Our Sustainable School Week.

Fleetville Infants and Nursery: Where does our food come from? Impact on our world in terms of transport, pollution, packaging and food waste; locally produced food.

Fleetville Junior: SuStAinable StAlbans Week activities.

Food Waste Ninjas: Zero food waste at schools.

High Beeches Primary School: Second Hand Book Sale.

Loreto College: SuStAinable StAlbans Week activities.

Mandeville Primary School: SuStAinable St Albans Week activities.

Manland Primary School: The clean plate challenge.

Mount Pleasant Lane JMI School: Mile a Day.

Oaklands College: Action on plastic – slam junk!

Prae Wood Primary School: Reusing plastic bottles for something useful.

Sir John Lawes School: Assemblies linked to waste and Blue Planet 2. Working with Roundwood Park to make models showcasing ideas on sustainability.

SS Alban and Stephen Catholic Infant and Nursery School: Recycling – create a 'Garbage Gobbler' monster using recyclable materials.

St Albans Girls School: Wildlife Week.

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School: SuStAinable St Albans Week activities.

St Peter's School: SuStAinable StAlbans Week activities.

Wheatfields Junior School: SuStAinable St Albans Week activities.

VOLUNTARy/COMMUNITy/OTHER GROUPS

We are delighted that some groups are doing activities for their members during the week. Why not think of doing something with a group you are involved in?

7th St Albans Brownies: Environment Badge.

3rd Redbourn Brownies: Make a bird or insect feeder out of recycled materials – for Wildlife Explorer Badge.

St Albans District Scouts: SuStAinable St Albans Week activities.

Cunningham Residents’ Association: ‘Clear Up and Clear Out’.

The Daylight Club: Locally grown lunch party.

Salaam Women's Fellowship: How can we run Sustainable Homes?

St Albans Village Workplace: Plastic bottle free for SuStAinable StAlbans week.

WOODLAND TRUST SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES:

Schools can book 'The Man who Planted Trees' assembly by Heartwood's Woodland Learning Officer with woodland learning session in grounds/local park. Free resource pack. Contact [email protected] to book and find out more.


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We are looking for your original, creative ideas that capture living sustainably in our district.

Prize-giving at Know How Festival 1pm Sun 29 April. Selection of photos displayed during Sustainable St Albans Week at The Courtyard Cafe and Harpenden Library.

Living St Albans Photo competition for children and young people

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Exhibition of winning photos

30th April - 3rd June at Verulamium Museum

Entries open until 5pm on 29th

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We are looking for your original, creative ideas that capture living sustainably in our district.

Prize-giving at Know How Festival 1pm Sun 29 April. Selection of photos displayed during Sustainable St Albans Week at The Courtyard Cafe and Harpenden Library.

Living St Albans Photo competition for children and young people

sustweek18photocomp.co.uk

£100 first prize each age category

Infant Junior Secondary

plus prizes for combined entries

Exhibition of winning photos

30th April - 3rd June at Verulamium Museum

Entries open until 5pm on 29th

March

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St.Albans Friends of the Earth makes a difference to our environment at a local and national level

Everyone can help Sign up for updates [email protected] Follow us on Twitter @stalbansfoe Visit www.stalbansfoe.org

We petition for clean air for all of us to breath We work to protect bees from harmful pesticides We campaign to cut plastic pollution

POSITIVE AND CREATIVE! Across St Albans, Harpenden and the villages - We are hands on volunteers exploring food, waste, energy, transport, building community, and more.. We would love you to get involved! Join our mailing list see: www.sustainablestalbans.org

Sustainable StAlbans Week together with St Albans

Friends of the Earth

Open Food Gardens Inspiring people to grow

their own food

Thermal Imaging Borrow our camera to identify energy waste

in homes and buildings

Films, Talks, Events plastic, food waste, transport, play,

sustainable communities and more!


thank-you!

This inspiring week is volunteer led and could not happen without the help of our funders, sponsors and those who have given us gifts in kind.We have also received grants from the locality budgets of local county councillors: Cllr Sue Featherstong, Cllr John Hale, Cllr Teresa Heritage, Cllr Anthony Rowlands, Cllr Sandy Walkington, Cllr Chris White.Volunteers: Thank you to the volunteers who helped in so many ways, especially those helping organising the opening and closing events, and on market stalls.Groups: An enormous thank you to all the groups in this programme who have planned and run events and activities. There would – quite literally – be no week without you.Thank you to our organising group – Sophia Barrett, Lesley Flowers, Gail Jackson, Susheel Rao, Catherine Ross (Chair), Danny Smith, Caroline Wilkins , Sheila Wright and Amanda Yorwerth.Compiled and edited by Gail Jackson, Susheel Rao and Catherine Ross. Graphic Design: David Coasby. Printed on recycled paper by PrintShop St Albans. Copyright: 2018 SuStAinable StAlbans Week.


You are holding the FREE programme for SuStAinable StAlbans Week 2018; packed full of over 100 events and offers for you to enjoy.

Take it home, turn the pages, and find something that is right for you.

✔ Look inside for walks & talks, food & films, bike rides & the great outdoors, plus lots of family-friendly activities.

✔ Come to the prestigious opening event 'Our Planet – Our Future' in Harpenden to hear inspiring speakers, or pick up practical skills at the closing 'Know How Festival'.

✔ The Plastic Free St Albans campaign launches with a plastic-free picnic and a screening of 'Plastic Ocean' at the Odyssey.

✔ There are even special offers from local shops and cafes.

If you care about good food, clean air, reducing waste, preserving wildlife, and cutting your energy bills then you're in the right place!

SUSTAINABLESt Albans

SuStAinable StAlbans week is run in partnership by volunteers from Sustainable St Albans (charity number 1173118) and St Albans Friends of the Earth.

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